Spring has Sprung....

I am hoping to get out my Easter decor this weekend. It seems like life has been so hectic lately not to mention my whole family just got over being sick. I can't wait for it to warm up so I can get some of my painting projects done in the garage. They have really stacked up over the cold winter.

The tulips and irises are rearing their little heads, I am ready for spring yard clean-up

Have a great weekend

Happy Valentines Day

I hope everyone had a great Valentines Day.

7 years ago.....

I can't believe my son is 7 years old today. Where did those years go?

He left me this darling post-it-note on my laptop the other day. How sweet.

Sometimes he likes to dress up my vignette's around the house with his own "touch".

Lets zoom in and see this a little closer.....

Some weird character from Star Wars...........

Happy Birthday my sweet boy

Some Recent Thrift Store Finds......

It's been awhile since I posted. How have you been? I thought I would post a few recent thrift store scores! It's hard to get motivated to do anything really constructive when it is snowy and cold outside..Can't wait for it to warm up so I can do some painting projects in the garage.

Old Johnson Brothers English Transferware Gravy Boat - Score! $10.00..

I usually don't pay that much but this was love at first sight.

Old ivory colored creamer - $1.00

Sweet little Bavaria China cup $3.00

Old German China Plate - $1.00

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This next platter is

to

die

for

This platter was a splurge at $12.00 I couldn't resist. It is a classic

Love the pheasants and old house. There

are a few chips - it looks well loved, with a story

Old Bell - $.75 (keep high on shelf away from kids)

Crackled and Crazed pitcher $1.00

Awesome beveled mirror - $12.00. Going to paint it white.

Stay Warm!

A new day, a new beginning.....

Every blog, magazine and person I have talked to is talking about how nice it is to de-clutter, organize and clean after the holidays have passed. I am no exception. It almost feels like putting on a pair of cozy sweat pants. Or maybe a pair of favorite jeans, and having them be loose with room to breathe. (Of course I wouldn't know to much about the latter)

Still trying to learn the new camera. Maybe I should take a class?

I wanted to go with a more neutral scheme for the cold winter around here. And mix in mercury glass, tarnished silver etc. It seems cozy. I painted my old pine hutch a lighter creme. I showed it in a previous post at Christmas. It just makes all my thrift store finds really "pop"



My hubby bought these prints for me for Christmas at one of my new favorite local stores. http://www.madeleinelamour.blogspot.com/ They are my favorite gift. Well along with a tureen a good friend gave me (photo below)

All of these pieces came from the thrift store except for the bird and his "crown"

Here is a shot of my mantle. It is still a work in progress.

Why are all my photos slanted? Vertigo? Maybe my house is built on a slant?

Here is a pic of my kitchen cupboards. I really really want to paint my cherry cupboards creme. I just don't have the time and energy at the moment. I keep reading blogs and they keep saying how time consuming it is. Maybe I will just start with the island. Maybe my sisters can come help me?

Here is the beautiful tureen my sweet friend Michelle gave me. "thanks michelle". I even left some of the vintage linens she also gave to me. Love friends that just "get you".

A New Day, A New Beginning, A New Year........

I just wish detoxing my body, recreating myself and cleansing and letting "weight go" was as easy as cleaning house and "lifting" the clutter from my home.

If it were I would be a size 4. Or maybe a 6.

Maybe next year........
Happy January ya'll

The Count Down is on. Are You Ready?

Just a few photos from a few vignettes in my home.

These vintage angels were my grandmothers. They are my most cherished holiday decorations I own.

Merry Christmas

Winter Wonderland

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable holiday season thus far. Mine has been full with shopping, parties, wrapping and relatives in town. Here are a few photos from some of my decorating.

I am really loving all things white, silver and blingy and mercury glass.....the more the merrier is what I say. I still have lots to do but most of the decorating is complete. I still have my front porch to finish. I better get a move on. Just so busy it seems. I hope this weekend I have time to curl up and watch my favorite classic holiday movie of all time - "The Bishops Wife" with Carey Grant.

Have a blessed week....